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SOUTH WEST HIKESPremiumBibbulmun track a forest ‘reset’, says hiking operator

A Perth hiking operator is drawing people to the Bibbulmun Track in the South West in the hope more people will immerse themselves in the forest for a “reset”.

Anjelica Smilovitis

BLOOM FESTIVALPremiumGreat Southern Treasures Bloom Festival returns with a bang

Wonderous flora will transform the southern region scenery later this month when the wildflowers sprout, kicking off the annual Great Southern Bloom Festival.

Hannah Whitehead

WA WildflowersPremiumWarwick’s wonderful wildflowers spring to life

Leyanne Baillie explores the newly launched self-guided Jarrah Trail walk and finds plenty of blooms

Leyanne Baillie

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumMan fighting for life after encounter with whale

A rare encounter with a whale has left a man with catastrophic injuries and now clinging to life after the boat he was in collided with the creature

Jessica Moroney and Lauren Price

Do you agree?CommentsThe Perth hotspot named Australia’s best

An iconic Perth tourist hotspot has topped Tripadvisor’s list of highest-rated destinations for 2024.

Zach Margolius

Food forestsPremiumSyntropic food forestry works with nature, not against it

From growing food at home to agroforestry on a larger scale, working with nature, rather than against it, is the way of the future for permaculture enthusiasts. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

MAKING A CHANGEPremiumBridgetown bush carers get hands dirty on planting day

Bush carers determined to revegetate the Layman Street reserve in Bridgetown, among others, spent Thursday getting their hands dirty to plant new trees as the rain poured and the dark clouds hovered above.

Anjelica Smilovitis

World Environment DayPremiumRehabilitating reserves back to their natural form

A group of dedicated bush lovers have been hands on for more than two decades working to reform eight nature reserves back to their original state while also enhancing the areas for endangered species. 

Anjelica Smilovitis

Bee SanctuaryPremiumVolunteers plant 25,000 native trees for bee sanctuary

A young farming couple has planted tens of thousands of native trees to create a bee sanctuary on their Highbury farm.

Hannah Whitehead

SEE THE PICSVideoCommentsWhale freed from rope after rescue mission off Rottnest

An entangled humpback whale has been successfully freed from fishing gear after a complex rescue operation near Rottnest Island.

Lauren Price

Gardens of WACommentsPremiumWA Plant collector shows off incredible native bush garden

Plant collector Alex George and his rambling bush garden is where he grows his favourite plants: West Australian natives.

CASEY LISTER

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Save the turtlesPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Surfer Imogen Caldwell joins Linneys for turtle conservation

Kalbarri-based surfer Imogen Caldwell is riding the wave of conservation with a dazzling jewellery collaboration to protect endangered WA sea turtles.

Megan French

Starting from scratchCommentsPremiumThe joys of filling a bare backyard, one plant at a time

At one point in their lives, most gardeners will face a certain challenge: standing in front of a bare backyard, with no idea where to start. But for Lesley Mcwhirter, this s where the magic starts.

Casey Lister

Wildflower seasonMassive Blooms Festival ready to launch this September

This year’s festival promises more than 55 exciting events that will reach all corners of the picturesque region. 

Harry Grigson

Dry seasonPremiumUnderwhelming Mid West wildflower season at odds with ads

It’s the time when the Mid West-Gascoyne comes to life and travellers visit from far and wide, but this year’s wildflower season has not lived up to the advertising campaigns.

Jessica Moroney

Stunning sightPremiumBreathtaking scene as lucky swimmers surrounded by whale pod

Tour organisers said they had never seen such a large pod swimming near humans in one spot as a lucky group encountered 15 humpback whales.

Daniel Spence

Sticking with itCommentsPremiumHow nurturing a garden over a lifetime can be inspiring

About half the people who buy a property will sell it and move on within 10 years. But what if you stick around longer than that? What if the garden you build isn’t grown over a decade, but a lifetime?

Casey Lister

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opinion
Kelsie Prabawa-SearCommentsPremium
opinion
How you can help your kids branch out

Some kids are lucky enough to know that trees are the ultimate climbing frame. But many don’t know this because we adults have never shared that delightful little secret with them.

Kelsie Prabawa-Sear

Picture galleryCamera IconPICTURED: Devastating mission to rescue beached whales

Devastating pictures show the desperate efforts to save the dozens of whales that beached themselves on Cheynes Beach in Albany. 

Harriet Flinn

Rescue mission CommentsPremiumTeen girl rushed to hospital after nasty hiking injury

A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital after suffering a nasty hiking injury 20 kilometres southeast of Perth. 

Lauren Price

Buck MoonCommentsPremiumSee what a rare July supermoon looked like around the world

People around the world have been captivated by the moon on Monday night, which appeared brighter and larger than usual. 

Claire Sadler

Noongar culturePremiumEyes in the sky sight a 300m goanna emerging from below

The goanna, known as karda in the Noongar language, sits east of the Stirling Range National Park and can only be seen from above by those lucky enough to take flight. 

Harry Grigson

Nature nightmareVideoCommentsPremiumFears sea levels will engulf iconic Perth beaches

Locations along WA’s coast including Mettam’s Pool are at ‘extreme risk’ of coastal erosion, prompting urgent calls for government funding. 

Caleb Runciman

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opinion
Paul MurrayCommentsPremium
opinion
WA’s ludicrous ban on native logging giving science the chop

The McGowan Government’s own well-documented history proves the decision to ban logging is purely political, to appease green sentiments, and has little to do with science.

Paul Murray

Paul Murray